Pikesville Straight Rye

Nose: caramel or maybe chocolate, cinnamon or a baking spice, pine needles - basically something like a Christmas cookie Taste: spicy, rye, salty, not much sweetness Finish: hot and dry, rye but neither pickle or licorice After reading reviews: flaviar and whizzky had clove and I’d agree that is a better descriptor than what I said was cinnamon. Cocoa also was noted, as was the overly spicy rye character that dominated for me. Reviews cited more sweetness in the taste than I got. Overall, this was maybe too much rye for my tastes which is good to know.

Sweet like bourbon up front and spicy in the back.

This rye is much sweeter than most, but still has a good balance if spice. Body is full and creates a good finish.

Nice amber color. Nose is harsh, but then again it is 110 proof. Nose gives slight floral notes and a lot of that rye smell. Taste is a little harsh and fiery at first, but finishes strong with the lingering malt/grain tastes